Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School serves 769 students in grades 6-8.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
57%
22%
White
25%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School's ranking?
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School is ranked #892 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School?
769 students attend Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School?
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School offer ?
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School part of?
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School is part of Suffolk City Public Schools School District.
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